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Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Anodesyn Ointment
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Allantoin, Lidocaine hydrochloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine Apply it directly to the pile.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years
- Wash hands before and after use.
- Wash the affected area with tepid water, dry and apply the ointment with your finger, gauze or lint.
- Re-apply the ointment as required.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
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PZN/EAN: N/A
92765012204
Pharma-Code: Flattermarke/Collating mark: Black 1. Farbe/Colour: Keyline (Non-Printing) 2. Farbe/Colour: 3. Farbe/Colour: 4. Farbe/Colour: 5. Farbe/Colour: 6. Farbe/Colour: 7. Farbe/Colour: 8. Farbe/Colour: Version: 2
Datum/Date: 12.07.2022
Children under 12 years
Agentur/Agency: Cirrus
Do not use on children under 12 unless your doctor tells you to.
Grafik erstellt von/Graphic made by: GKE ADA Aktueller Umlauf/Current loop:
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. If your symptoms have not gone away after 7 days of treatment, you should ask your doctor for advice.
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Genehmigt/Approved
If you swallow some
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Anodesyn Ointment can have side effects, although these don't affect everyone.
- Allergic reactions may occur (rash, itching, wheezing). If you notice this or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storing this medicine
- Keep it out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
What the medicine looks like Anodesyn Ointment is a soft white clear cream. It is supplied in 25g tubes. Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was last revised in July 2022 Anodesyn is a trade mark of Thornton and Ross Ltd.
6. Further information What is in this medicine The active ingredients are: lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate 0.5% w/w, allantoin 0.5% w/w. The other ingredients are: white soft paraffin, wool fat, purified water.
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Frequently asked questions about Anodesyn Ointment
How do I take Anodesyn Ointment?
Anodesyn Ointment comes as ointment. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Anodesyn Ointment?
The active substance in Anodesyn Ointment is allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride.
Are there equivalent medicines to Anodesyn Ointment?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment, Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Anodesyn Ointment, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Anodesyn Ointment without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
For the symptomatic relief of pain and irritation associated with external haemorrhoids.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Route of administration: For external application.
Adults & the elderly.
For external piles, wash the affected area with tepid water, dry and apply the ointment with gauze or lint.
Repeat as required, do not use for more than 7 days unless advised by your doctor.
Children.
Not recommended for children.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, especially lidocaine.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Anodesyn Ointment / Care Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment / Sainsburys Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment is intended for use for short periods and should not be used for longer than 7 days without medical advice. Patients should be instructed to seek medical advice if they experience persistent pain or bleeding from the anus, especially where associated with a change in bowel habit, if the stomach is distended or if they are losing weight.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
The label will state:
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
If symptoms persist for more than 7 days consult your doctor.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No clinically significant drug interactions known.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
The safety of Anodesyn Ointment / Care Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment / Sainsburys Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment in pregnancy and lactation has not been assessed, but it is thought unlikely to constitute a hazard, though caution should be exercised during the first trimester.
Lidocaine crosses the placenta and is distributed into breast milk.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No or negligible influence.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, especially lidocaine.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
4.9. Overdose
Accidental ingestion may result in anaesthesia of the upper respiratory tract, nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Ingestion of very large quantities could result in CNS and cardiovascular toxicity. Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Anodesyn Ointment. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.